Office of the Chief Administrative Officer

The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (OCAO) provides administrative and business support to the agency.

This office includes:

AOC University (AOC U)
Curator Division
Diversity, Inclusion and Dispute Resolution (DI/DR) office
Human Capital Management Division (HCMD)
Information Technology Division (ITD)
Office Services Division
Policy and Special Programs Division
Services and Material Management Division

The Curator Division is responsible for the care and conservation of the architectural, fine and decorative arts under the AOC's stewardship and manages the Photography and Technical Imaging Branch and the Records Management and Archives Branch.

Meet the Team: AOC University

The AOC University team has a clear sense of purpose to make learning fun, increase employee engagement, encourage retention of valued talent and attract the next generation of AOC leaders.

Behind the Scenes

Meet the Team: Photography and Technical Imaging Branch

The Photography and Technical Imaging Branch (PTIB) is responsible for the documentation of the historical buildings and grounds under the care of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) and capturing the historic events within those spaces.

Flag of the United States of America near the U.S. Capitol Dome.

Public Notice

2023 Design and Construction Industry Day

The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is hosting a virtual Design and Construction Industry Day on May 1, 2023, at 10 a.m.

The AOC team at the American College of the Building Arts (ACBA): Mike Miller, John McPhaul and Marvin Cortez.

Behind the Scenes

Beyond the Dome – A Visit to the American College of the Building Arts

Last fall, hopes were raised for establishing a new, long-term source of skilled labor when AOC staff members spent a day touring the American College of the Building Arts in Charleston, South Carolina.

A talented employee of an Architect of the Capitol sheet metal shop.

Expertise

Skillful Craftmanship

We serve in diverse roles applying both modern techniques and historical tradecrafts in the care and preservation of the Capitol campus.

Areas of Expertise